I’ve been thinking a lot about the refugees in the Middle East. They leave their homes and their lives to migrate thousands of miles to try to escape the terror that is seizing their countries. I’ve wondered what I would do if I were in their shoes. I’ve wondered what you would do. So let’s discuss it.
If your home, family, and life were being invaded and you were facing murderous attacks by a power-hungry government or a wanna-be power-hungry government, how would you respond? Flight or fight?
Flight: Would you do what millions in the Middle East are doing and flee one “government” to seek refuge with another? Would you risk the harsh conditions these refugees are facing in the camps where they are being held? Rape, forced prostitution, predators violating children, husbands separated from their wives, the theft of the couple of trinkets of your life you managed to escape with, or possible death. Or you might be one of the lucky ones who suffers some loss but obtains asylum and goes on to live a new normal life.
Fight: Would you try to defend your home and family in any way you could? In terms of weapons to aid in your defense, you’re at a complete disadvantage. So what are your options? Strength in numbers? There are millions like you and only a couple hundred thousand of them. If you fail, what happens to you? Rape, forced prostitution, predators violating children, husbands separated from their wives, theft of your belongings, or possible death. If you win, while you will surely suffer losses, you get to stay in your country, your home, and go on to live a new normal life.
I realize the two options, my descriptions, and my analysis of the outcomes are simplistic. I see only two choices with same possible outcomes. Call me simple, but I’d rather win or die fighting for my way of life with my family and community than to give up my life and/or die at the mercy of yet another government.
Your thoughts?
